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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,079.52 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,079.52 and 433.06 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,079.52 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,079.52 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,079.52 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 467,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,496.93/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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