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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,081.58 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,081.58 and 534.90 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,081.58 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,081.58 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,081.58 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 578,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,537.14/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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