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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.83, 1,077.52 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.83, 1,077.52 and 431.51 is: 595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.83 : 1,077.52 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.83/1,077.52 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.83x = 1,077.52 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.83x = 464,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,958.50/780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.47

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