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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,079.02 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,079.02 and 432.59 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,079.02 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,079.02 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,079.02 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 466,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,768.41/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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