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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.90, 1,179.36 and 541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.90, 1,179.36 and 541.99 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.90 : 1,179.36 = 541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.90/1,179.36 = 541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.90x = 1,179.36 × 541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.90x = 639,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,202.80/785.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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