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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,082.58 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,082.58 and 535.82 is: 739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,082.58 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,082.58 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,082.58 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 580,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,068.02/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.05

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