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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.41, 1,172.60 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.41, 1,172.60 and 435.73 is: 653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.41 : 1,172.60 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.41/1,172.60 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.41x = 1,172.60 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.41x = 510,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,934.82/782.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.03

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