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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.27, 1,079.44 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.27, 1,079.44 and 432.95 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.27 : 1,079.44 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.27/1,079.44 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.27x = 1,079.44 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.27x = 467,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,343.55/782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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