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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,081.74 and 434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,081.74 and 434.56 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,081.74 = 434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,081.74 = 434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,081.74 × 434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 470,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,080.93/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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