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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,174.42 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,174.42 and 539.48 is: 809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,174.42 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,174.42 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,174.42 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 633,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,576.10/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.33

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