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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.22, 1,079.40 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.22, 1,079.40 and 432.90 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.22 : 1,079.40 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.22/1,079.40 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.22x = 1,079.40 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.22x = 467,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,272.26/782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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