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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,105.38 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,105.38 and 433 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,105.38 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,105.38 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,105.38 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 478,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,629.54/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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