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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.47, 1,079.76 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.47, 1,079.76 and 433.17 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.47 : 1,079.76 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.47/1,079.76 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.47x = 1,079.76 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.47x = 467,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,714.24/782.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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