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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.44, 1,080.96 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.44, 1,080.96 and 534.32 is: 737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.44 : 1,080.96 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.44/1,080.96 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.44x = 1,080.96 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.44x = 577,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,578.55/783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.23

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