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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.27, 1,085.25 and 537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.27, 1,085.25 and 537.69 is: 742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.27 : 1,085.25 = 537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.27/1,085.25 = 537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.27x = 1,085.25 × 537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.27x = 583,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,528.07/786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.15

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