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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.24, 1,083.64 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.24, 1,083.64 and 435.90 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.24 : 1,083.64 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.24/1,083.64 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.24x = 1,083.64 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.24x = 472,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,358.68/785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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