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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,082.73 and 435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,082.73 and 435.23 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,082.73 = 435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,082.73 = 435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,082.73 × 435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 471,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,236.58/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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