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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.05, 1,077.85 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.05, 1,077.85 and 431.73 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.05 : 1,077.85 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.05/1,077.85 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.05x = 1,077.85 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.05x = 465,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,340.18/781.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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