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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.98, 1,080.20 and 533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.98, 1,080.20 and 533.90 is: 736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.98 : 1,080.20 = 533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.98/1,080.20 = 533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.98x = 1,080.20 × 533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.98x = 576,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,718.78/782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.57

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