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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,174.64 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,174.64 and 540 is: 810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,174.64 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,174.64 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,174.64 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 634,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,305.60/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.10

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