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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,082.23 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,082.23 and 434.94 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,082.23 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,082.23 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,082.23 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 470,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,705.12/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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