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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.03, 1,172.13 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.03, 1,172.13 and 435.20 is: 652.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.03 : 1,172.13 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.03/1,172.13 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.03x = 1,172.13 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.03x = 510,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,110.98/782.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.29

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