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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,079.72 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,079.72 and 433.10 is: 597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,079.72 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,079.72 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,079.72 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 467,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,626.73/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.67

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