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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,081.20 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,081.20 and 597.04 is: 823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.58 : 1,081.20 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.58/1,081.20 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.58x = 1,081.20 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.58x = 645,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,519.65/783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.81

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