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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.41, 1,081.11 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.41, 1,081.11 and 434.10 is: 599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.41 : 1,081.11 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.41/1,081.11 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.41x = 1,081.11 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.41x = 469,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,304.45/783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.05

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