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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.26, 1,173.39 and 538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.26, 1,173.39 and 538.05 is: 807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.26 : 1,173.39 = 538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.26/1,173.39 = 538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.26x = 1,173.39 × 538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.26x = 631,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,342.49/782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.08

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