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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.82, 1,083.03 and 430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.82, 1,083.03 and 430.75 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.82 : 1,083.03 = 430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.82/1,083.03 = 430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.82x = 1,083.03 × 430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.82x = 466,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,509.76/784.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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