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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,081.12 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,081.12 and 434.12 is: 599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,081.12 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,081.12 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,081.12 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 469,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,335.81/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.09

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