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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.36, 1,078.50 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.36, 1,078.50 and 595.52 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.36 : 1,078.50 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.36/1,078.50 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.36x = 1,078.50 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.36x = 642,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,269.05/782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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