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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,179.21 and 542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,179.21 and 542.69 is: 813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,179.21 = 542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,179.21 = 542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,179.21 × 542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 639,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,945.47/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.10

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