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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.29, 1,173.44 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.29, 1,173.44 and 540.36 is: 810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.29 : 1,173.44 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.29/1,173.44 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.29x = 1,173.44 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.29x = 634,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,081.39/782.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.54

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