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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,172.62 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,172.62 and 435.30 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,172.62 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,172.62 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,172.62 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 510,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,441.49/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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