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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.80, 1,158.56 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.80, 1,158.56 and 542.16 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.80 : 1,158.56 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.80/1,158.56 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.80x = 1,158.56 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.80x = 628,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,124.89/773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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