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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.13, 1,080.73 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.13, 1,080.73 and 433.81 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.13 : 1,080.73 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.13/1,080.73 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.13x = 1,080.73 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.13x = 468,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,826.08/783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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