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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,172.36 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,172.36 and 537.36 is: 806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,172.36 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,172.36 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,172.36 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 629,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,979.37/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.03

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