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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.71, 1,082.94 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.71, 1,082.94 and 435.45 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.71 : 1,082.94 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.71/1,082.94 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.71x = 1,082.94 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.71x = 471,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,566.22/784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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