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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.59, 1,162.44 and 543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.59, 1,162.44 and 543.21 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.59 : 1,162.44 = 543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.59/1,162.44 = 543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.59x = 1,162.44 × 543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.59x = 631,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,449.03/775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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