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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,174.08 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,174.08 and 540.32 is: 810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,174.08 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,174.08 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,174.08 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 634,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,378.91/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.98

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