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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,081.40 and 434.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,081.40 and 434.31 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,081.40 = 434.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,081.40 = 434.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,081.40 × 434.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 469,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,662.83/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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