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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.32, 1,080.94 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.32, 1,080.94 and 429.18 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.32 : 1,080.94 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.32/1,080.94 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.32x = 1,080.94 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.32x = 463,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,917.83/783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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