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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.43, 1,076.98 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.43, 1,076.98 and 431.11 is: 594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.43 : 1,076.98 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.43/1,076.98 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.43x = 1,076.98 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.43x = 464,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,296.85/780.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.93

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