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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,073.96 and 592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,073.96 and 592.97 is: 815.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,073.96 = 592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,073.96 = 592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,073.96 × 592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 636,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,826.06/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.84

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