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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,081.20 and 596.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,081.20 and 596.87 is: 823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,081.20 = 596.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,081.20 = 596.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,081.20 × 596.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 645,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,333.37/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.47

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