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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.46, 1,085.45 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.46, 1,085.45 and 537.68 is: 742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.46 : 1,085.45 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.46/1,085.45 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.46x = 1,085.45 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.46x = 583,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,624.76/786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.09

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