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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,175.65 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,175.65 and 541.35 is: 808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,175.65 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,175.65 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,175.65 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 636,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,436.77/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.91

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