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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,079.39 and 432.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,079.39 and 432.85 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,079.39 = 432.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,079.39 = 432.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,079.39 × 432.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 467,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,211.80/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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