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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.75, 1,078.83 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.75, 1,078.83 and 432.43 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.75 : 1,078.83 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.75/1,078.83 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.75x = 1,078.83 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.75x = 466,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,518.46/781.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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