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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.84, 1,177.42 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.84, 1,177.42 and 541.48 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.84 : 1,177.42 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.84/1,177.42 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.84x = 1,177.42 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.84x = 637,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,549.38/784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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