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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,080.92 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,080.92 and 433.96 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,080.92 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,080.92 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,080.92 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 469,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,076.04/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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