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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,080.02 and 428.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,080.02 and 428.55 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,080.02 = 428.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,080.02 = 428.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,080.02 × 428.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 462,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,842.57/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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