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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,174.77 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,174.77 and 537.72 is: 805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,174.77 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,174.77 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,174.77 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 631,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,697.32/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.59

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