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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.70, 1,172.07 and 537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.70, 1,172.07 and 537.96 is: 806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.70 : 1,172.07 = 537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.70/1,172.07 = 537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.70x = 1,172.07 × 537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.70x = 630,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,522.26/781.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.61

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