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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,081.62 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,081.62 and 434.48 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,081.62 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,081.62 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,081.62 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 469,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,942.26/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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