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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.25, 1,079.51 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.25, 1,079.51 and 432.96 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.25 : 1,079.51 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.25/1,079.51 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.25x = 1,079.51 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.25x = 467,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,382.48/782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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