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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,072.82 and 591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,072.82 and 591.47 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,072.82 = 591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,072.82 = 591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,072.82 × 591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 634,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,537.89/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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