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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,079.25 and 595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,079.25 and 595.17 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,079.25 = 595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,079.25 = 595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,079.25 × 595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 642,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,337.22/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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