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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,170.12 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,170.12 and 543.54 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,170.12 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,170.12 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,170.12 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 636,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,007.02/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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