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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,078.50 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,078.50 and 432.24 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,078.50 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,078.50 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,078.50 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 466,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,170.84/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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