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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,083.04 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,083.04 and 435.53 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,083.04 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,083.04 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,083.04 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 471,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,698.03/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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