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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.06, 1,173.51 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.06, 1,173.51 and 435.35 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.06 : 1,173.51 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.06/1,173.51 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.06x = 1,173.51 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.06x = 510,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,881.71/782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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