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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,079.09 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,079.09 and 595.04 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,079.09 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,079.09 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,079.09 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 642,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,101.71/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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