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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,079.10 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,079.10 and 427.88 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,079.10 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,079.10 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,079.10 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 461,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,719.91/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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