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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.29, 1,079.56 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.29, 1,079.56 and 428.22 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.29 : 1,079.56 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.29/1,079.56 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.29x = 1,079.56 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.29x = 462,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,289.18/782.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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