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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,171.86 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,171.86 and 435.08 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,171.86 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,171.86 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,171.86 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 509,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,851.38/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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