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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.71, 1,078.80 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.71, 1,078.80 and 432.45 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.71 : 1,078.80 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.71/1,078.80 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.71x = 1,078.80 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.71x = 466,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,527.06/781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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