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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.13, 1,078.37 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.13, 1,078.37 and 532.80 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.13 : 1,078.37 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.13/1,078.37 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.13x = 1,078.37 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.13x = 574,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,552.87/781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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