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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.88, 1,079.01 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.88, 1,079.01 and 432.59 is: 596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.88 : 1,079.01 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.88/1,079.01 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.88x = 1,079.01 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.88x = 466,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,768.94/781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.98

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