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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,077.62 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,077.62 and 431.56 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,077.62 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,077.62 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,077.62 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 465,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,057.69/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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