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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,173.12 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,173.12 and 435.86 is: 653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,173.12 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,173.12 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,173.12 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 511,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,316.08/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.34

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