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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.44, 1,079.78 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.44, 1,079.78 and 433.13 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.44 : 1,079.78 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.44/1,079.78 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.44x = 1,079.78 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.44x = 467,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,677.55/782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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