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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,078.87 and 427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,078.87 and 427.71 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,078.87 = 427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,078.87 = 427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,078.87 × 427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 461,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,443.49/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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