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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,076.50 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,076.50 and 425.99 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,076.50 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,076.50 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,076.50 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 458,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,579.86/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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