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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.58, 1,084.14 and 537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.58, 1,084.14 and 537.47 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.58 : 1,084.14 = 537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.58/1,084.14 = 537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.58x = 1,084.14 × 537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.58x = 582,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,691.36/786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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