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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,082.27 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,082.27 and 434.92 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,082.27 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,082.27 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,082.27 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 470,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,700.87/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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