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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.36, 1,076.94 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.36, 1,076.94 and 431.04 is: 594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.36 : 1,076.94 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.36/1,076.94 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.36x = 1,076.94 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.36x = 464,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,204.22/780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.86

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