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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,169.54 and 547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,169.54 and 547.63 is: 821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,169.54 = 547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,169.54 = 547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,169.54 × 547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 640,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,471.58/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.09

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