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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.31, 1,078.25 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.31, 1,078.25 and 432 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.31 : 1,078.25 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.31/1,078.25 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.31x = 1,078.25 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.31x = 465,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,801.84/781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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