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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,080.55 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,080.55 and 433.70 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,080.55 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,080.55 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,080.55 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 468,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,634.54/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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