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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,079.26 and 432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,079.26 and 432.77 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,079.26 = 432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,079.26 = 432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,079.26 × 432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 467,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,063.79/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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