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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,082.92 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,082.92 and 435.43 is: 600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,082.92 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,082.92 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,082.92 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 471,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,535.86/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.88

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