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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.25, 1,170.78 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.25, 1,170.78 and 598.59 is: 895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.25 : 1,170.78 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.25/1,170.78 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.25x = 1,170.78 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.25x = 700,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,817.20/782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.90

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