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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.04, 1,173.72 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.04, 1,173.72 and 539.12 is: 810.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.04 : 1,173.72 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.04/1,173.72 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.04x = 1,173.72 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.04x = 632,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,775.93/781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.17

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