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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,081.20 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,081.20 and 534.83 is: 738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,081.20 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,081.20 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,081.20 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 578,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,252.79/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.27

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