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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.33, 1,082.36 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.33, 1,082.36 and 435.01 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.33 : 1,082.36 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.33/1,082.36 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.33x = 1,082.36 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.33x = 470,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,829.84/784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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