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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.98, 1,080.53 and 428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.98, 1,080.53 and 428.91 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.98 : 1,080.53 = 428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.98/1,080.53 = 428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.98x = 1,080.53 × 428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.98x = 463,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,450.12/782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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