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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,082.27 and 430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,082.27 and 430.19 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,082.27 = 430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,082.27 = 430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,082.27 × 430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 465,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,577.40/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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