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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,083.64 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,083.64 and 535.50 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,083.64 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,083.64 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,083.64 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 580,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,289.22/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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