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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.51, 1,078.29 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.51, 1,078.29 and 533.08 is: 735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.51 : 1,078.29 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.51/1,078.29 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.51x = 1,078.29 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.51x = 574,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,818.06/781.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.52

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