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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,081.81 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,081.81 and 429.80 is: 593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,081.81 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,081.81 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,081.81 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 464,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,961.94/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.14

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