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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.13, 1,077.96 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.13, 1,077.96 and 431.82 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.13 : 1,077.96 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.13/1,077.96 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.13x = 1,077.96 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.13x = 465,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,484.69/781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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