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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.23, 1,078.13 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.23, 1,078.13 and 431.93 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.23 : 1,078.13 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.23/1,078.13 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.23x = 1,078.13 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.23x = 465,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,672.38/781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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