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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,079 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,079 and 533.26 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,079 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,079 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,079 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 575,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,387.54/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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