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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.66, 1,085.94 and 537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.66, 1,085.94 and 537.90 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.66 : 1,085.94 = 537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.66/1,085.94 = 537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.66x = 1,085.94 × 537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.66x = 584,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,127.13/786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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