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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,076.60 and 594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,076.60 and 594.24 is: 818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,076.60 = 594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,076.60 = 594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,076.60 × 594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 639,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,758.78/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.99

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