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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.61, 1,085.55 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.61, 1,085.55 and 432.57 is: 596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.61 : 1,085.55 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.61/1,085.55 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.61x = 1,085.55 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.61x = 469,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,576.36/786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.96

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