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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.93, 1,079.02 and 432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.93, 1,079.02 and 432.61 is: 596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.93 : 1,079.02 = 432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.93/1,079.02 = 432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.93x = 1,079.02 × 432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.93x = 466,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,794.84/781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.98

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