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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,082.04 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,082.04 and 536.36 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,082.04 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,082.04 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,082.04 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 580,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,362.97/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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