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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,085.16 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,085.16 and 537.52 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,085.16 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,085.16 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,085.16 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 583,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,295.20/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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