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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,161.12 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,161.12 and 542.40 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,161.12 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,161.12 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,161.12 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 629,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,791.49/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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