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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,078.73 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,078.73 and 533.48 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,078.73 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,078.73 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,078.73 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 575,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,472.82/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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