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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,076.37 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,076.37 and 430.68 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,076.37 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,076.37 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,076.37 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 463,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,571.03/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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