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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,179.06 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,179.06 and 543.72 is: 814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,179.06 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,179.06 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,179.06 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 641,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,078.50/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.63

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