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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.12, 1,079.30 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.12, 1,079.30 and 432.81 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.12 : 1,079.30 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.12/1,079.30 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.12x = 1,079.30 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.12x = 467,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,129.67/782.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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