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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.43, 1,172.88 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.43, 1,172.88 and 435.93 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.43 : 1,172.88 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.43/1,172.88 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.43x = 1,172.88 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.43x = 511,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,292.49/782.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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