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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,083.31 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,083.31 and 435.69 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,083.31 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,083.31 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,083.31 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 471,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,985.16/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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