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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.32, 1,079.66 and 594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.32, 1,079.66 and 594.20 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.32 : 1,079.66 = 594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.32/1,079.66 = 594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.32x = 1,079.66 × 594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.32x = 641,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,538.16/783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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