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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.69, 1,078.71 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.69, 1,078.71 and 432.37 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.69 : 1,078.71 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.69/1,078.71 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.69x = 1,078.71 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.69x = 466,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,401.84/781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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