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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.95, 1,083.24 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.95, 1,083.24 and 435.63 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.95 : 1,083.24 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.95/1,083.24 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.95x = 1,083.24 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.95x = 471,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,891.84/784.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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