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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,082.13 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,082.13 and 434.81 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,082.13 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,082.13 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,082.13 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 470,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,522.02/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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