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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,077.34 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,077.34 and 431.38 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,077.34 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,077.34 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,077.34 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 464,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,736.46/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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