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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,080.07 and 595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,080.07 and 595.94 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,080.07 = 595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,080.07 = 595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,080.07 × 595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 643,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,650.03/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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