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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,078.56 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,078.56 and 533.35 is: 736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,078.56 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,078.56 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,078.56 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 575,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,249.98/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.14

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