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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.71, 1,080.18 and 433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.71, 1,080.18 and 433.45 is: 598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.71 : 1,080.18 = 433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.71/1,080.18 = 433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.71x = 1,080.18 × 433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.71x = 468,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,204.02/782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.18

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