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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,080.74 and 596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,080.74 and 596.24 is: 822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,080.74 = 596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,080.74 = 596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,080.74 × 596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 644,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,380.14/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.92

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