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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.69, 1,081.56 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.69, 1,081.56 and 595.58 is: 820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.69 : 1,081.56 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.69/1,081.56 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.69x = 1,081.56 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.69x = 644,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,155.50/784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.90

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