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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,076.84 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,076.84 and 430.98 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,076.84 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,076.84 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,076.84 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 464,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,096.50/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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