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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,079.99 and 428.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,079.99 and 428.53 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,079.99 = 428.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,079.99 = 428.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,079.99 × 428.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 462,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,803.27/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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