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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.06, 1,080.64 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.06, 1,080.64 and 433.76 is: 598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.06 : 1,080.64 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.06/1,080.64 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.06x = 1,080.64 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.06x = 468,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,738.41/783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.60

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