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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,077.04 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,077.04 and 426.40 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,077.04 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,077.04 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,077.04 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 459,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,249.86/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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