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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.09, 1,076.54 and 430.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.09, 1,076.54 and 430.79 is: 594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.09 : 1,076.54 = 430.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.09/1,076.54 = 430.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.09x = 1,076.54 × 430.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.09x = 463,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,762.67/780.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.50

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