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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.98, 1,083.30 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.98, 1,083.30 and 430.92 is: 594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.98 : 1,083.30 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.98/1,083.30 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.98x = 1,083.30 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.98x = 466,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,815.64/784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.68

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