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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.22, 1,085.91 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.22, 1,085.91 and 535.58 is: 738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.22 : 1,085.91 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.22/1,085.91 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.22x = 1,085.91 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.22x = 581,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,591.68/787.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.79

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