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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,077.34 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,077.34 and 532.02 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,077.34 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,077.34 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,077.34 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 573,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,170.13/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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