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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,083.70 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,083.70 and 431.21 is: 595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,083.70 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,083.70 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,083.70 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 467,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,302.28/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.08

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