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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,083.42 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,083.42 and 435.82 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,083.42 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,083.42 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,083.42 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 472,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,176.10/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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