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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,079.24 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,079.24 and 432.76 is: 597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,079.24 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,079.24 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,079.24 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 467,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,051.90/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.19

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