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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.78, 1,083.04 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.78, 1,083.04 and 435.47 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.78 : 1,083.04 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.78/1,083.04 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.78x = 1,083.04 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.78x = 471,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,631.43/784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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