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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,083.93 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,083.93 and 536.76 is: 740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,083.93 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,083.93 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,083.93 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 581,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,810.27/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.74

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