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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,077.15 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,077.15 and 431.21 is: 595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,077.15 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,077.15 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,077.15 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 464,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,472.47/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.08

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