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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,081.82 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,081.82 and 434.60 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,081.82 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,081.82 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,081.82 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 470,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,158.97/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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