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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.81, 1,083.51 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.81, 1,083.51 and 537.27 is: 740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.81 : 1,083.51 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.81/1,083.51 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.81x = 1,083.51 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.81x = 582,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,137.42/785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.82

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