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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.22, 1,178.22 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.22, 1,178.22 and 539.20 is: 808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.22 : 1,178.22 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.22/1,178.22 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.22x = 1,178.22 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.22x = 635,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,296.22/786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.04

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