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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.01, 1,076.41 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.01, 1,076.41 and 425.92 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.01 : 1,076.41 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.01/1,076.41 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.01x = 1,076.41 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.01x = 458,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,462.42/780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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