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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.75, 1,177.88 and 541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.75, 1,177.88 and 541.94 is: 812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.75 : 1,177.88 = 541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.75/1,177.88 = 541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.75x = 1,177.88 × 541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.75x = 638,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,331.69/785.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.39

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