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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,083.40 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,083.40 and 431 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,083.40 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,083.40 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,083.40 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 466,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,945.40/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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