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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.77, 1,081.59 and 429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.77, 1,081.59 and 429.69 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.77 : 1,081.59 = 429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.77/1,081.59 = 429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.77x = 1,081.59 × 429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.77x = 464,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,748.41/783.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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