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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,077.67 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,077.67 and 426.87 is: 589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,077.67 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,077.67 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,077.67 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 460,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,024.99/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.07

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