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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,082.77 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,082.77 and 536.49 is: 739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,082.77 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,082.77 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,082.77 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 580,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,893.94/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.46

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