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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.56, 1,080.40 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.56, 1,080.40 and 535.02 is: 737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.56 : 1,080.40 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.56/1,080.40 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.56x = 1,080.40 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.56x = 578,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,035.61/783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.70

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