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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.31, 1,081.44 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.31, 1,081.44 and 535.77 is: 738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.31 : 1,081.44 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.31/1,081.44 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.31x = 1,081.44 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.31x = 579,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,403.11/784.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.75

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