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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,077.10 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,077.10 and 431.22 is: 595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,077.10 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,077.10 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,077.10 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 464,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,467.06/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.09

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