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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.28, 1,174.68 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.28, 1,174.68 and 541.36 is: 811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.28 : 1,174.68 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.28/1,174.68 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.28x = 1,174.68 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.28x = 635,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,924.76/783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.87

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