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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,076.85 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,076.85 and 430.95 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,076.85 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,076.85 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,076.85 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 464,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,068.51/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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