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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,079.10 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,079.10 and 432.62 is: 597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,079.10 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,079.10 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,079.10 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 466,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,840.24/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.03

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