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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,082.46 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,082.46 and 535.76 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,082.46 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,082.46 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,082.46 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 579,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,938.77/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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