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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.78, 1,175.43 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.78, 1,175.43 and 541.86 is: 812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.78 : 1,175.43 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.78/1,175.43 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.78x = 1,175.43 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.78x = 636,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,918.50/783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.62

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