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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.93, 1,081.84 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.93, 1,081.84 and 429.86 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.93 : 1,081.84 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.93/1,081.84 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.93x = 1,081.84 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.93x = 465,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,039.74/783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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