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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,077.24 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,077.24 and 531.36 is: 733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,077.24 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,077.24 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,077.24 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 572,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,402.25/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.74

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