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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,085.54 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,085.54 and 537.75 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,085.54 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,085.54 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,085.54 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 583,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,746.45/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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