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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,177.68 and 543.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,177.68 and 543.36 is: 814.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,177.68 = 543.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,177.68 = 543.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,177.68 × 543.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 639,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,904.20/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.87

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