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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,078.32 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,078.32 and 432.16 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,078.32 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,078.32 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,078.32 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 466,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,006.77/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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