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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,084.52 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,084.52 and 537.26 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,084.52 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,084.52 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,084.52 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 582,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,669.22/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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