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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.32, 1,076.76 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.32, 1,076.76 and 430.98 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.32 : 1,076.76 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.32/1,076.76 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.32x = 1,076.76 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.32x = 464,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,062.02/780.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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