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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.30, 1,078.69 and 533.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.30, 1,078.69 and 533.77 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.30 : 1,078.69 = 533.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.30/1,078.69 = 533.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.30x = 1,078.69 × 533.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.30x = 575,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,764.30/782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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