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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,082.70 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,082.70 and 435.28 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,082.70 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,082.70 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,082.70 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 471,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,277.66/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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