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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,081.85 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,081.85 and 434.65 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,081.85 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,081.85 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,081.85 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 470,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,218.52/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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