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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,079.88 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,079.88 and 433.28 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,079.88 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,079.88 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,079.88 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 467,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,890.41/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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