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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.19, 1,079.43 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.19, 1,079.43 and 432.88 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.19 : 1,079.43 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.19/1,079.43 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.19x = 1,079.43 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.19x = 467,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,263.66/782.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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