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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.22, 1,079.42 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.22, 1,079.42 and 432.92 is: 597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.22 : 1,079.42 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.22/1,079.42 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.22x = 1,079.42 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.22x = 467,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,294.94/782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.40

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