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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.56, 1,081.26 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.56, 1,081.26 and 434.28 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.56 : 1,081.26 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.56/1,081.26 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.56x = 1,081.26 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.56x = 469,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,569.59/783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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