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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,076.66 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,076.66 and 430.88 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,076.66 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,076.66 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,076.66 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 463,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,903.72/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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