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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.22, 1,080.66 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.22, 1,080.66 and 535.36 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.22 : 1,080.66 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.22/1,080.66 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.22x = 1,080.66 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.22x = 578,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,542.14/783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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