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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,082.78 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,082.78 and 435.32 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,082.78 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,082.78 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,082.78 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 471,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,355.79/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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