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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,078.53 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,078.53 and 432.27 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,078.53 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,078.53 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,078.53 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 466,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,210.77/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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