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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,085.14 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,085.14 and 537.38 is: 741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,085.14 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,085.14 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,085.14 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 583,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,135.92/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.76

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