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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,077.08 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,077.08 and 426.41 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,077.08 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,077.08 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,077.08 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 459,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,274.20/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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