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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,076.15 and 593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,076.15 and 593.27 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,076.15 = 593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,076.15 = 593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,076.15 × 593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 638,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,439.16/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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