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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,078.05 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,078.05 and 431.86 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,078.05 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,078.05 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,078.05 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 465,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,566.67/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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