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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,077.15 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,077.15 and 532.16 is: 734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,077.15 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,077.15 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,077.15 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 573,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,216.14/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.01

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