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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,079.34 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,079.34 and 432.82 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,079.34 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,079.34 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,079.34 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 467,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,154.54/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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