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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.50, 1,082.61 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.50, 1,082.61 and 435.26 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.50 : 1,082.61 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.50/1,082.61 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.50x = 1,082.61 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.50x = 471,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,211.42/784.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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