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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,079.03 and 432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,079.03 and 432.58 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,079.03 = 432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,079.03 = 432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,079.03 × 432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 466,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,766.80/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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