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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.30, 1,078.22 and 431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.30, 1,078.22 and 431.99 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.30 : 1,078.22 = 431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.30/1,078.22 = 431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.30x = 1,078.22 × 431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.30x = 465,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,780.26/781.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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