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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.98, 1,083.31 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.98, 1,083.31 and 435.67 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.98 : 1,083.31 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.98/1,083.31 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.98x = 1,083.31 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.98x = 471,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,961.87/784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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