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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.73, 1,077.42 and 431.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.73, 1,077.42 and 431.43 is: 595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.73 : 1,077.42 = 431.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.73/1,077.42 = 431.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.73x = 1,077.42 × 431.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.73x = 464,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,831.31/780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.38

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