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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,173.06 and 539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,173.06 and 539.85 is: 807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,173.06 = 539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,173.06 = 539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,173.06 × 539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 633,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,276.44/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.67

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