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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.44, 1,078.84 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.44, 1,078.84 and 533.88 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.44 : 1,078.84 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.44/1,078.84 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.44x = 1,078.84 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.44x = 575,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,971.10/782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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