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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.91, 1,179.11 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.91, 1,179.11 and 540.16 is: 810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.91 : 1,179.11 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.91/1,179.11 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.91x = 1,179.11 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.91x = 636,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,908.06/785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.41

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