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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.01, 1,083.18 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.01, 1,083.18 and 435.63 is: 601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.01 : 1,083.18 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.01/1,083.18 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.01x = 1,083.18 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.01x = 471,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,865.70/785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.10

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