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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.24, 1,083.75 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.24, 1,083.75 and 536.61 is: 740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.24 : 1,083.75 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.24/1,083.75 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.24x = 1,083.75 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.24x = 581,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,551.09/785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.61

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