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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.38, 1,082.42 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.38, 1,082.42 and 430.29 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.38 : 1,082.42 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.38/1,082.42 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.38x = 1,082.42 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.38x = 465,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,752.35/784.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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