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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.19, 1,173.22 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.19, 1,173.22 and 435.44 is: 653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.19 : 1,173.22 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.19/1,173.22 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.19x = 1,173.22 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.19x = 510,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,868.76/782.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.13

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