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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.86, 1,080.42 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.86, 1,080.42 and 433.66 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.86 : 1,080.42 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.86/1,080.42 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.86x = 1,080.42 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.86x = 468,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,534.94/782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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