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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.85, 1,076.13 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.85, 1,076.13 and 430.54 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.85 : 1,076.13 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.85/1,076.13 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.85x = 1,076.13 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.85x = 463,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,317.01/779.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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