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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.64, 1,081.38 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.64, 1,081.38 and 429.52 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.64 : 1,081.38 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.64/1,081.38 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.64x = 1,081.38 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.64x = 464,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,474.34/783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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