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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.10, 1,076.46 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.10, 1,076.46 and 430.76 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.10 : 1,076.46 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.10/1,076.46 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.10x = 1,076.46 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.10x = 463,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,695.91/780.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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