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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.91, 1,083.22 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.91, 1,083.22 and 435.60 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.91 : 1,083.22 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.91/1,083.22 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.91x = 1,083.22 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.91x = 471,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,845.22/784.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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