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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,084.02 and 537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,084.02 and 537.61 is: 741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,084.02 = 537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,084.02 = 537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,084.02 × 537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 582,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,779.99/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.30

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