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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.06, 1,082.02 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.06, 1,082.02 and 434.75 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.06 : 1,082.02 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.06/1,082.02 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.06x = 1,082.02 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.06x = 470,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,408.20/784.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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