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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,080.84 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,080.84 and 433.81 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,080.84 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,080.84 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,080.84 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 468,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,879.20/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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