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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,083.01 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,083.01 and 435.47 is: 600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,083.01 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,083.01 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,083.01 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 471,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,619.98/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.95

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