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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.34, 1,082.41 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.34, 1,082.41 and 435.03 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.34 : 1,082.41 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.34/1,082.41 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.34x = 1,082.41 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.34x = 470,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,880.82/784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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