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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.49, 1,172.91 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.49, 1,172.91 and 435.21 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.49 : 1,172.91 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.49/1,172.91 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.49x = 1,172.91 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.49x = 510,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,462.16/781.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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