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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,076.78 and 531.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,076.78 and 531.49 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,076.78 = 531.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,076.78 = 531.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,076.78 × 531.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 572,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,297.80/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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