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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,082.80 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,082.80 and 435.30 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,082.80 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,082.80 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,082.80 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 471,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,342.84/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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