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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,079.62 and 595.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,079.62 and 595.78 is: 821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,079.62 = 595.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,079.62 = 595.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,079.62 × 595.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 643,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,211.82/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.79

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