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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.25, 1,080.90 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.25, 1,080.90 and 433.93 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.25 : 1,080.90 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.25/1,080.90 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.25x = 1,080.90 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.25x = 469,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,034.94/783.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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