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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.64, 1,077.30 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.64, 1,077.30 and 431.35 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.64 : 1,077.30 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.64/1,077.30 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.64x = 1,077.30 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.64x = 464,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,693.36/780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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