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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.19, 1,078.04 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.19, 1,078.04 and 427.11 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.19 : 1,078.04 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.19/1,078.04 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.19x = 1,078.04 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.19x = 460,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,438.69/781.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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