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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,077.11 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,077.11 and 431.17 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,077.11 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,077.11 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,077.11 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 464,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,413.21/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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