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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,082.64 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,082.64 and 536.61 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,082.64 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,082.64 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,082.64 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 580,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,955.45/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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