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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.36, 1,082.50 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.36, 1,082.50 and 435.08 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.36 : 1,082.50 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.36/1,082.50 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.36x = 1,082.50 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.36x = 470,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,974.10/784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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