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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.33, 1,079.55 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.33, 1,079.55 and 433.04 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.33 : 1,079.55 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.33/1,079.55 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.33x = 1,079.55 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.33x = 467,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,482.93/782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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