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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,085.94 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,085.94 and 432.84 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,085.94 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,085.94 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,085.94 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 470,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,042.34/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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