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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,075.95 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,075.95 and 593.46 is: 818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,075.95 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,075.95 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,075.95 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 638,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,533.29/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.03

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