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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,077.92 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,077.92 and 431.80 is: 595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,077.92 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,077.92 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,077.92 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 465,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,445.86/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.84

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