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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,085.01 and 537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,085.01 and 537.31 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,085.01 = 537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,085.01 = 537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,085.01 × 537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 582,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,986.72/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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