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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,083.69 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,083.69 and 435.96 is: 601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,083.69 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,083.69 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,083.69 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 472,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,445.49/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.65

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