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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.97, 1,083.26 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.97, 1,083.26 and 435.66 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.97 : 1,083.26 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.97/1,083.26 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.97x = 1,083.26 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.97x = 471,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,932.51/784.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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