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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,179.45 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,179.45 and 542.10 is: 814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,179.45 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,179.45 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,179.45 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 639,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,379.85/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.39

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