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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,085.02 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,085.02 and 536.50 is: 740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,085.02 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,085.02 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,085.02 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 582,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,113.23/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.98

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