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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.67, 1,078.66 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.67, 1,078.66 and 432.29 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.67 : 1,078.66 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.67/1,078.66 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.67x = 1,078.66 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.67x = 466,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,293.93/781.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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