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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.93, 1,080.46 and 428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.93, 1,080.46 and 428.86 is: 591.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.93 : 1,080.46 = 428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.93/1,080.46 = 428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.93x = 1,080.46 × 428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.93x = 463,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,366.08/782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.84

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