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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,078.06 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,078.06 and 594.30 is: 820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,078.06 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,078.06 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,078.06 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 640,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,691.06/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.24

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