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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.28, 1,078.11 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.28, 1,078.11 and 431.96 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.28 : 1,078.11 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.28/1,078.11 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.28x = 1,078.11 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.28x = 465,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,700.40/781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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