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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.55, 1,078.56 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.55, 1,078.56 and 432.23 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.55 : 1,078.56 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.55/1,078.56 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.55x = 1,078.56 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.55x = 466,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,188.69/781.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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