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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.35, 1,079.08 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.35, 1,079.08 and 534.18 is: 736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.35 : 1,079.08 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.35/1,079.08 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.35x = 1,079.08 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.35x = 576,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,422.95/782.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.78

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