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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.37, 1,079.55 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.37, 1,079.55 and 432.99 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.37 : 1,079.55 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.37/1,079.55 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.37x = 1,079.55 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.37x = 467,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,434.35/782.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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