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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.96, 1,084.76 and 537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.96, 1,084.76 and 537.19 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.96 : 1,084.76 = 537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.96/1,084.76 = 537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.96x = 1,084.76 × 537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.96x = 582,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,716.80/785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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