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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.53, 1,078.41 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.53, 1,078.41 and 432.19 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.53 : 1,078.41 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.53/1,078.41 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.53x = 1,078.41 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.53x = 466,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,078.02/781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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