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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.09, 1,082.00 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.09, 1,082.00 and 434.75 is: 599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.09 : 1,082.00 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.09/1,082.00 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.09x = 1,082.00 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.09x = 470,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,397.33/784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.93

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