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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.14, 1,079.34 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.14, 1,079.34 and 428.07 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.14 : 1,079.34 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.14/1,079.34 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.14x = 1,079.34 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.14x = 462,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,033.07/782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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