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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.72, 1,083 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.72, 1,083 and 435.44 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.72 : 1,083 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.72/1,083 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.72x = 1,083 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.72x = 471,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,581.52/784.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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