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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,174.91 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,174.91 and 539.46 is: 808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,174.91 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,174.91 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,174.91 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 633,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,814.25/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.77

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