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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,080.04 and 433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,080.04 and 433.34 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,080.04 = 433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,080.04 = 433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,080.04 × 433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 468,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,024.53/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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