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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,078.01 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,078.01 and 431.85 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,078.01 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,078.01 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,078.01 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 465,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,533.76/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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