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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.67, 1,082.77 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.67, 1,082.77 and 435.35 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.67 : 1,082.77 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.67/1,082.77 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.67x = 1,082.77 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.67x = 471,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,383.92/784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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