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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,077.79 and 431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,077.79 and 431.69 is: 595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,077.79 = 431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,077.79 = 431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,077.79 × 431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 465,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,269.55/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.74

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