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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.14, 1,078.63 and 596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.14, 1,078.63 and 596.25 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.14 : 1,078.63 = 596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.14/1,078.63 = 596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.14x = 1,078.63 × 596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.14x = 643,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,133.14/782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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