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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,083.30 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,083.30 and 435.72 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,083.30 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,083.30 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,083.30 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 472,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,015.48/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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