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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.59, 1,078.49 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.59, 1,078.49 and 533.49 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.59 : 1,078.49 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.59/1,078.49 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.59x = 1,078.49 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.59x = 575,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,359.42/782.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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