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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,083.61 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,083.61 and 435.94 is: 601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,083.61 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,083.61 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,083.61 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 472,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,388.94/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.57

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