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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,083.35 and 435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,083.35 and 435.73 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,083.35 = 435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,083.35 = 435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,083.35 × 435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 472,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,048.10/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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