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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.69, 1,080.18 and 594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.69, 1,080.18 and 594.58 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.69 : 1,080.18 = 594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.69/1,080.18 = 594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.69x = 1,080.18 × 594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.69x = 642,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,250.72/783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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