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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.25, 1,076.82 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.25, 1,076.82 and 431.01 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.25 : 1,076.82 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.25/1,076.82 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.25x = 1,076.82 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.25x = 464,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,120.19/780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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