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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.23, 1,082.22 and 434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.23, 1,082.22 and 434.90 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.23 : 1,082.22 = 434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.23/1,082.22 = 434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.23x = 1,082.22 × 434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.23x = 470,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,652.07/784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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