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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,079.58 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,079.58 and 530.54 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,079.58 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,079.58 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,079.58 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 572,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,754.98/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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