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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.75, 1,078.84 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.75, 1,078.84 and 427.69 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.75 : 1,078.84 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.75/1,078.84 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.75x = 1,078.84 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.75x = 461,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,405.52/781.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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