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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.38, 1,105.90 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.38, 1,105.90 and 433.38 is: 598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.38 : 1,105.90 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.38/1,105.90 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.38x = 1,105.90 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.38x = 479,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,274.94/801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.06

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