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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,078.98 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,078.98 and 432.65 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,078.98 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,078.98 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,078.98 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 466,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,821.77/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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