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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,084.02 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,084.02 and 537.46 is: 741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,084.02 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,084.02 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,084.02 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 582,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,617.39/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.44

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