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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,076.62 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,076.62 and 426.09 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,076.62 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,076.62 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,076.62 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 458,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,730.57/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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