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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,079.01 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,079.01 and 432.60 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,079.01 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,079.01 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,079.01 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 466,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,779.73/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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