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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,080.54 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,080.54 and 433.72 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,080.54 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,080.54 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,080.54 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 468,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,651.81/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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