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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,177.92 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,177.92 and 540.54 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,177.92 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,177.92 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,177.92 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 636,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,712.88/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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