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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.56, 1,081.62 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.56, 1,081.62 and 535.50 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.56 : 1,081.62 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.56/1,081.62 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.56x = 1,081.62 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.56x = 579,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,207.51/784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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