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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.10, 1,082.92 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.10, 1,082.92 and 534.98 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.10 : 1,082.92 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.10/1,082.92 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.10x = 1,082.92 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.10x = 579,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,333.79/784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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