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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.31, 1,079.49 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.31, 1,079.49 and 433.02 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.31 : 1,079.49 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.31/1,079.49 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.31x = 1,079.49 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.31x = 467,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,440.76/782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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