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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,082.02 and 434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,082.02 and 434.78 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,082.02 = 434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,082.02 = 434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,082.02 × 434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 470,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,440.66/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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