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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.83, 1,083.07 and 430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.83, 1,083.07 and 430.75 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.83 : 1,083.07 = 430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.83/1,083.07 = 430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.83x = 1,083.07 × 430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.83x = 466,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,532.40/784.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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