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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,178.10 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,178.10 and 541.12 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,178.10 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,178.10 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,178.10 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 637,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,493.47/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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