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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.71, 1,083.54 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.71, 1,083.54 and 533.20 is: 735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.71 : 1,083.54 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.71/1,083.54 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.71x = 1,083.54 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.71x = 577,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,743.53/785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.31

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