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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,077.96 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,077.96 and 595.20 is: 821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,077.96 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,077.96 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,077.96 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 641,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,596.40/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.76

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