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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,080.48 and 428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,080.48 and 428.88 is: 591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,080.48 = 428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,080.48 = 428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,080.48 × 428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 463,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,396.26/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.85

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