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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,080.80 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,080.80 and 429.09 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,080.80 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,080.80 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,080.80 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 463,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,758.33/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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