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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,083.08 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,083.08 and 435.54 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,083.08 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,083.08 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,083.08 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 471,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,721.83/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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