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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,171.52 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,171.52 and 536.80 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,171.52 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,171.52 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,171.52 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 628,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,863.39/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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