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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.28, 1,080.93 and 433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.28, 1,080.93 and 433.99 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.28 : 1,080.93 = 433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.28/1,080.93 = 433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.28x = 1,080.93 × 433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.28x = 469,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,112.81/783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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