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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,079.38 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,079.38 and 432.84 is: 597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,079.38 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,079.38 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,079.38 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 467,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,200.99/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.32

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