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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,078.15 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,078.15 and 432.01 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,078.15 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,078.15 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,078.15 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 465,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,771.58/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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