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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,085.24 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,085.24 and 538.48 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,085.24 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,085.24 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,085.24 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 584,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,380.04/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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