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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,180.74 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,180.74 and 543.38 is: 814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,180.74 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,180.74 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,180.74 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 641,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,590.50/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.67

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