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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.94, 1,081.80 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.94, 1,081.80 and 429.87 is: 593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.94 : 1,081.80 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.94/1,081.80 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.94x = 1,081.80 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.94x = 465,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,033.37/783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.20

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