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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,082.76 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,082.76 and 435.26 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,082.76 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,082.76 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,082.76 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 471,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,282.12/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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