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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,083.39 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,083.39 and 435.78 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,083.39 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,083.39 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,083.39 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 472,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,119.69/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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