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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.05, 1,082.03 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.05, 1,082.03 and 434.74 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.05 : 1,082.03 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.05/1,082.03 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.05x = 1,082.03 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.05x = 470,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,405.58/784.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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