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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,173.62 and 540.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,173.62 and 540.23 is: 808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,173.62 = 540.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,173.62 = 540.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,173.62 × 540.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 634,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,020.22/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.25

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