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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.28, 1,082.40 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.28, 1,082.40 and 535.52 is: 739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.28 : 1,082.40 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.28/1,082.40 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.28x = 1,082.40 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.28x = 579,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,646.85/784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.08

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