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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,077.92 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,077.92 and 594.64 is: 820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,077.92 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,077.92 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,077.92 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 640,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,974.35/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.25

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