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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.88, 1,077.66 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.88, 1,077.66 and 431.60 is: 595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.88 : 1,077.66 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.88/1,077.66 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.88x = 1,077.66 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.88x = 465,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,118.06/780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.63

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