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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.80, 1,076.04 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.80, 1,076.04 and 430.46 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.80 : 1,076.04 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.80/1,076.04 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.80x = 1,076.04 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.80x = 463,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,192.18/779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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