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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,076.82 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,076.82 and 532.12 is: 734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,076.82 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,076.82 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,076.82 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 572,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,997.46/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.35

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