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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.19, 1,076.67 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.19, 1,076.67 and 430.88 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.19 : 1,076.67 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.19/1,076.67 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.19x = 1,076.67 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.19x = 463,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,910.19/780.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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