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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,080.96 and 434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,080.96 and 434.05 is: 598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,080.96 = 434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,080.96 = 434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,080.96 × 434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 469,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,190.69/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.96

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