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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,076.49 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,076.49 and 594.74 is: 818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,076.49 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,076.49 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,076.49 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 640,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,234.35/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.87

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