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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.77, 1,078.80 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.77, 1,078.80 and 432.44 is: 596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.77 : 1,078.80 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.77/1,078.80 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.77x = 1,078.80 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.77x = 466,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,516.27/781.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.74

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