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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.15, 1,080.75 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.15, 1,080.75 and 433.84 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.15 : 1,080.75 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.15/1,080.75 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.15x = 1,080.75 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.15x = 468,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,870.41/783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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