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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.69, 1,082.85 and 435.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.69, 1,082.85 and 435.41 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.69 : 1,082.85 = 435.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.69/1,082.85 = 435.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.69x = 1,082.85 × 435.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.69x = 471,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,481.54/784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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