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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.53, 1,082.62 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.53, 1,082.62 and 435.21 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.53 : 1,082.62 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.53/1,082.62 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.53x = 1,082.62 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.53x = 471,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,167.05/784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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