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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,172.64 and 537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,172.64 and 537.55 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,172.64 = 537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,172.64 = 537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,172.64 × 537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 630,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,346.77/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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