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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.47, 1,077.10 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.47, 1,077.10 and 431.16 is: 595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.47 : 1,077.10 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.47/1,077.10 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.47x = 1,077.10 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.47x = 464,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,397.32/780.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.02

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