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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.85, 1,080.27 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.85, 1,080.27 and 433.54 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.85 : 1,080.27 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.85/1,080.27 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.85x = 1,080.27 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.85x = 468,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,340.26/782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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