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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.63, 1,082.77 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.63, 1,082.77 and 430.56 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.63 : 1,082.77 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.63/1,082.77 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.63x = 1,082.77 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.63x = 466,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,192.04/784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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