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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,082.50 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,082.50 and 435.11 is: 600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,082.50 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,082.50 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,082.50 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 471,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,006.58/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.45

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