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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.72, 1,080.18 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.72, 1,080.18 and 433.42 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.72 : 1,080.18 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.72/1,080.18 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.72x = 1,080.18 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.72x = 468,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,171.62/782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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