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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.41, 1,076.99 and 426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.41, 1,076.99 and 426.37 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.41 : 1,076.99 = 426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.41/1,076.99 = 426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.41x = 1,076.99 × 426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.41x = 459,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,194.22/780.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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