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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.47, 1,081.21 and 429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.47, 1,081.21 and 429.41 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.47 : 1,081.21 = 429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.47/1,081.21 = 429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.47x = 1,081.21 × 429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.47x = 464,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,275.91/783.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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