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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,079.40 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,079.40 and 595.96 is: 821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,079.40 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,079.40 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,079.40 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 643,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,279.22/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.48

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