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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.14, 1,077.10 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.14, 1,077.10 and 531.48 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.14 : 1,077.10 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.14/1,077.10 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.14x = 1,077.10 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.14x = 572,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,457.11/780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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