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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.98, 1,083.42 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.98, 1,083.42 and 537.12 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.98 : 1,083.42 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.98/1,083.42 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.98x = 1,083.42 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.98x = 581,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,926.55/784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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