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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,171.85 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,171.85 and 534.83 is: 801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,171.85 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,171.85 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,171.85 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 626,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,737.86/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.89

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