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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,078.52 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,078.52 and 432.20 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,078.52 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,078.52 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,078.52 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 466,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,136.34/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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