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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.59, 1,082.68 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.59, 1,082.68 and 435.25 is: 600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.59 : 1,082.68 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.59/1,082.68 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.59x = 1,082.68 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.59x = 471,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,236.47/784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.61

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