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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.78, 1,081.59 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.78, 1,081.59 and 434.46 is: 599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.78 : 1,081.59 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.78/1,081.59 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.78x = 1,081.59 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.78x = 469,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,907.59/783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.54

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