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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.42, 1,083.98 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.42, 1,083.98 and 534.26 is: 736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.42 : 1,083.98 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.42/1,083.98 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.42x = 1,083.98 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.42x = 579,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,127.15/786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.41

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