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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.49, 1,083.96 and 431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.49, 1,083.96 and 431.41 is: 595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.49 : 1,083.96 = 431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.49/1,083.96 = 431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.49x = 1,083.96 × 431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.49x = 467,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,631.18/785.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.34

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