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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.88, 1,077.58 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.88, 1,077.58 and 431.56 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.88 : 1,077.58 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.88/1,077.58 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.88x = 1,077.58 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.88x = 465,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,040.42/780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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