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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,078.32 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,078.32 and 432.04 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,078.32 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,078.32 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,078.32 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 465,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,877.37/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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