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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,078.49 and 533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,078.49 and 533.60 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,078.49 = 533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,078.49 = 533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,078.49 × 533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 575,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,474.20/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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