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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.90, 1,077.18 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.90, 1,077.18 and 594.42 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.90 : 1,077.18 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.90/1,077.18 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.90x = 1,077.18 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.90x = 640,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,297.34/780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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