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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.13, 1,076.57 and 430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.13, 1,076.57 and 430.81 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.13 : 1,076.57 = 430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.13/1,076.57 = 430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.13x = 1,076.57 × 430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.13x = 463,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,800.89/780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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