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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,081.83 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,081.83 and 434.71 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,081.83 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,081.83 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,081.83 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 470,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,282.32/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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