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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.87, 1,083.09 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.87, 1,083.09 and 435.55 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.87 : 1,083.09 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.87/1,083.09 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.87x = 1,083.09 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.87x = 471,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,739.85/784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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