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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,079.63 and 433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,079.63 and 433.03 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,079.63 = 433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,079.63 = 433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,079.63 × 433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 467,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,512.18/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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