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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.45, 1,179.32 and 543.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.45, 1,179.32 and 543.09 is: 814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.45 : 1,179.32 = 543.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.45/1,179.32 = 543.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.45x = 1,179.32 × 543.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.45x = 640,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,474.18/786.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.39

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