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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.49, 1,081.20 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.49, 1,081.20 and 434.17 is: 599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.49 : 1,081.20 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.49/1,081.20 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.49x = 1,081.20 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.49x = 469,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,422.43/783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.14

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