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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,171.37 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,171.37 and 595.08 is: 891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,171.37 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,171.37 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,171.37 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 697,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,058.86/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.87

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