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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.03, 1,083.34 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.03, 1,083.34 and 430.95 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.03 : 1,083.34 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.03/1,083.34 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.03x = 1,083.34 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.03x = 466,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,865.37/785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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