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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.96, 1,079.07 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.96, 1,079.07 and 432.64 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.96 : 1,079.07 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.96/1,079.07 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.96x = 1,079.07 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.96x = 466,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,848.84/781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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