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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,078.12 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,078.12 and 431.92 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,078.12 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,078.12 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,078.12 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 465,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,661.59/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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