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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.82, 1,080.72 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.82, 1,080.72 and 534.51 is: 737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.82 : 1,080.72 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.82/1,080.72 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.82x = 1,080.72 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.82x = 577,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,655.65/782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.92

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