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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.43, 1,078.34 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.43, 1,078.34 and 432.11 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.43 : 1,078.34 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.43/1,078.34 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.43x = 1,078.34 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.43x = 465,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,953.95/781.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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