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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.02, 1,076.39 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.02, 1,076.39 and 430.70 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.02 : 1,076.39 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.02/1,076.39 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.02x = 1,076.39 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.02x = 463,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,601.17/780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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