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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,082.81 and 435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,082.81 and 435.31 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,082.81 = 435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,082.81 = 435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,082.81 × 435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 471,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,358.02/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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