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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,083.65 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,083.65 and 435.95 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,083.65 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,083.65 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,083.65 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 472,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,409.62/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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