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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.32, 1,079.59 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.32, 1,079.59 and 433.01 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.32 : 1,079.59 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.32/1,079.59 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.32x = 1,079.59 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.32x = 467,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,473.27/782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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