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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,081.83 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,081.83 and 434.61 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,081.83 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,081.83 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,081.83 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 470,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,174.14/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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