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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,077.27 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,077.27 and 431.34 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,077.27 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,077.27 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,077.27 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 464,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,669.64/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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