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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.27, 1,080.81 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.27, 1,080.81 and 433.89 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.27 : 1,080.81 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.27/1,080.81 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.27x = 1,080.81 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.27x = 468,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,952.65/783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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