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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.91, 1,081.79 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.91, 1,081.79 and 434.60 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.91 : 1,081.79 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.91/1,081.79 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.91x = 1,081.79 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.91x = 470,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,145.93/783.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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