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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.54, 1,173 and 538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.54, 1,173 and 538.62 is: 809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.54 : 1,173 = 538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.54/1,173 = 538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.54x = 1,173 × 538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.54x = 631,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,801.26/780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.44

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