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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.28, 1,079.62 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.28, 1,079.62 and 534.20 is: 737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.28 : 1,079.62 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.28/1,079.62 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.28x = 1,079.62 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.28x = 576,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,733.00/782.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.25

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