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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,083.99 and 431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,083.99 and 431.39 is: 595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,083.99 = 431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,083.99 = 431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,083.99 × 431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 467,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,622.45/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.29

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