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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,082.30 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,082.30 and 434.96 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,082.30 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,082.30 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,082.30 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 470,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,757.21/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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