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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.83, 1,076.16 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.83, 1,076.16 and 594.76 is: 819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.83 : 1,076.16 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.83/1,076.16 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.83x = 1,076.16 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.83x = 640,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,057.19/780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.72

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