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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.84, 1,083.06 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.84, 1,083.06 and 430.77 is: 594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.84 : 1,083.06 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.84/1,083.06 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.84x = 1,083.06 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.84x = 466,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,544.34/784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.45

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