Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.31, 1,079.59 and 433
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.31, 1,079.59 and 433 is: 597.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.31 : 1,079.59 = 433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.31/1,079.59 = 433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.31x = 1,079.59 × 433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.31x = 467,462.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,462.47/782.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.54
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