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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,077.32 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,077.32 and 431.35 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,077.32 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,077.32 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,077.32 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 464,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,697.13/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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