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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,083.20 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,083.20 and 435.62 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,083.20 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,083.20 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,083.20 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 471,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,855.99/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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