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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.27, 1,079.51 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.27, 1,079.51 and 428.18 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.27 : 1,079.51 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.27/1,079.51 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.27x = 1,079.51 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.27x = 462,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,224.59/782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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