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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,079.44 and 595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,079.44 and 595.30 is: 821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,079.44 = 595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,079.44 = 595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,079.44 × 595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 642,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,590.63/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.62

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