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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.61, 1,076.36 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.61, 1,076.36 and 532.07 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.61 : 1,076.36 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.61/1,076.36 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.61x = 1,076.36 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.61x = 572,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,702.89/780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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