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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,076.63 and 531.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,076.63 and 531.63 is: 733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,076.63 = 531.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,076.63 = 531.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,076.63 × 531.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 572,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,366.15/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.14

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