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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,172.68 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,172.68 and 435.84 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,172.68 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,172.68 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,172.68 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 511,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,100.85/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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