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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,076.99 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,076.99 and 431.13 is: 594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,076.99 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,076.99 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,076.99 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 464,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,318.39/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.93

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