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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.68, 1,077.27 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.68, 1,077.27 and 431.35 is: 595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.68 : 1,077.27 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.68/1,077.27 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.68x = 1,077.27 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.68x = 464,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,680.41/780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.23

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