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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,179.12 and 543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,179.12 and 543.32 is: 814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,179.12 = 543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,179.12 = 543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,179.12 × 543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 640,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,639.48/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.36

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