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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.76, 1,174.14 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.76, 1,174.14 and 538.55 is: 807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.76 : 1,174.14 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.76/1,174.14 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.76x = 1,174.14 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.76x = 632,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,327.23/782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.82

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