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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,078.20 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,078.20 and 533.28 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,078.20 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,078.20 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,078.20 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 574,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,982.50/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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