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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,079.08 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,079.08 and 432.68 is: 597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,079.08 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,079.08 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,079.08 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 466,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,896.33/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.07

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