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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.40, 1,079.55 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.40, 1,079.55 and 595.56 is: 821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.40 : 1,079.55 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.40/1,079.55 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.40x = 1,079.55 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.40x = 642,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,936.80/782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.75

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