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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.77, 1,085.94 and 538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.77, 1,085.94 and 538.19 is: 742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.77 : 1,085.94 = 538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.77/1,085.94 = 538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.77x = 1,085.94 × 538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.77x = 584,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,442.05/786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.84

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