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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,082.40 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,082.40 and 435.12 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,082.40 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,082.40 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,082.40 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 470,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,973.89/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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