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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.35, 1,081.02 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.35, 1,081.02 and 434.04 is: 598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.35 : 1,081.02 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.35/1,081.02 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.35x = 1,081.02 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.35x = 469,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,198.35/783.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.97

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