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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.52, 1,081.62 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.52, 1,081.62 and 597.04 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.52 : 1,081.62 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.52/1,081.62 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.52x = 1,081.62 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.52x = 645,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,770.40/783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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