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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.77, 1,081.80 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.77, 1,081.80 and 535.19 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.77 : 1,081.80 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.77/1,081.80 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.77x = 1,081.80 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.77x = 578,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,968.54/783.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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