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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.75, 1,080.25 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.75, 1,080.25 and 433.46 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.75 : 1,080.25 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.75/1,080.25 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.75x = 1,080.25 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.75x = 468,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,245.17/782.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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