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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.14, 1,081.24 and 597.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.14, 1,081.24 and 597.59 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.14 : 1,081.24 = 597.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.14/1,081.24 = 597.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.14x = 1,081.24 × 597.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.14x = 646,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,131.31/783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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