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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.72, 1,078.77 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.72, 1,078.77 and 432.40 is: 596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.72 : 1,078.77 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.72/1,078.77 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.72x = 1,078.77 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.72x = 466,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,460.15/781.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.71

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