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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.10, 1,084.41 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.10, 1,084.41 and 534.04 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.10 : 1,084.41 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.10/1,084.41 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.10x = 1,084.41 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.10x = 579,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,116.38/786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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