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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,081.32 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,081.32 and 434.27 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,081.32 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,081.32 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,081.32 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 469,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,584.84/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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