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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,083.60 and 536.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,083.60 and 536.78 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,083.60 = 536.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,083.60 = 536.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,083.60 × 536.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 581,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,654.81/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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