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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.79, 1,085.38 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.79, 1,085.38 and 534.49 is: 737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.79 : 1,085.38 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.79/1,085.38 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.79x = 1,085.38 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.79x = 580,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,124.76/786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.33

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