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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,077.52 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,077.52 and 594.27 is: 819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,077.52 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,077.52 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,077.52 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 640,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,337.81/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.68

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