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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.41, 1,082.53 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.41, 1,082.53 and 435.09 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.41 : 1,082.53 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.41/1,082.53 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.41x = 1,082.53 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.41x = 471,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,002.58/784.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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