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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.45, 1,078.72 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.45, 1,078.72 and 533.02 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.45 : 1,078.72 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.45/1,078.72 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.45x = 1,078.72 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.45x = 574,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,979.33/781.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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