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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.80, 1,078.88 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.80, 1,078.88 and 432.48 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.80 : 1,078.88 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.80/1,078.88 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.80x = 1,078.88 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.80x = 466,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,594.02/781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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