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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.30, 1,079.61 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.30, 1,079.61 and 432.98 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.30 : 1,079.61 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.30/1,079.61 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.30x = 1,079.61 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.30x = 467,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,452.64/782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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