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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.72, 1,080 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.72, 1,080 and 533.76 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.72 : 1,080 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.72/1,080 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.72x = 1,080 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.72x = 576,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,460.80/782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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