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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.25, 1,076.75 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.25, 1,076.75 and 430.95 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.25 : 1,076.75 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.25/1,076.75 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.25x = 1,076.75 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.25x = 464,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,025.41/780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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