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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.97, 1,080.48 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.97, 1,080.48 and 428.90 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.97 : 1,080.48 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.97/1,080.48 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.97x = 1,080.48 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.97x = 463,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,412.47/782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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