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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,081.20 and 534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,081.20 and 534.82 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,081.20 = 534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,081.20 = 534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,081.20 × 534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 578,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,247.38/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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