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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,080.89 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,080.89 and 433.95 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,080.89 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,080.89 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,080.89 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 469,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,052.22/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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