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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,076.81 and 430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,076.81 and 430.99 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,076.81 = 430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,076.81 = 430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,076.81 × 430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 464,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,095.42/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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