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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.13, 1,076.58 and 430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.13, 1,076.58 and 430.82 is: 594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.13 : 1,076.58 = 430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.13/1,076.58 = 430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.13x = 1,076.58 × 430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.13x = 463,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,812.20/780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.53

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