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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.93, 1,081.77 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.93, 1,081.77 and 434.61 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.93 : 1,081.77 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.93/1,081.77 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.93x = 1,081.77 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.93x = 470,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,148.06/783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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