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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,076.97 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,076.97 and 431.16 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,076.97 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,076.97 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,076.97 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 464,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,346.39/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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