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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,079.21 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,079.21 and 432.71 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,079.21 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,079.21 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,079.21 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 466,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,984.96/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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