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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.66, 1,078.74 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.66, 1,078.74 and 432.36 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.66 : 1,078.74 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.66/1,078.74 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.66x = 1,078.74 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.66x = 466,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,404.03/781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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