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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.85, 1,076.33 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.85, 1,076.33 and 593.04 is: 818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.85 : 1,076.33 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.85/1,076.33 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.85x = 1,076.33 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.85x = 638,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,303.78/779.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.50

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