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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,077.99 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,077.99 and 431.85 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,077.99 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,077.99 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,077.99 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 465,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,529.98/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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