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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.76, 1,080.19 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.76, 1,080.19 and 433.44 is: 598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.76 : 1,080.19 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.76/1,080.19 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.76x = 1,080.19 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.76x = 468,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,197.55/782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.14

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