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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.07, 1,083.44 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.07, 1,083.44 and 435.75 is: 601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.07 : 1,083.44 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.07/1,083.44 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.07x = 1,083.44 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.07x = 472,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,106.80/785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.36

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