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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,084.99 and 537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,084.99 and 537.54 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,084.99 = 537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,084.99 = 537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,084.99 × 537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 583,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,224.18/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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