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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.26, 1,171.89 and 537.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.26, 1,171.89 and 537.05 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.26 : 1,171.89 = 537.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.26/1,171.89 = 537.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.26x = 1,171.89 × 537.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.26x = 629,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,357.67/781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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