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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.93, 1,084.61 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.93, 1,084.61 and 530.76 is: 732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.93 : 1,084.61 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.93/1,084.61 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.93x = 1,084.61 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.93x = 575,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,664.95/785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.47

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