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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,082.36 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,082.36 and 536.18 is: 739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,082.36 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,082.36 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,082.36 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 580,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,339.78/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.17

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