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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.71, 1,080.11 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.71, 1,080.11 and 428.63 is: 591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.71 : 1,080.11 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.71/1,080.11 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.71x = 1,080.11 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.71x = 462,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,962.71/782.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.49

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