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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.73, 1,086.66 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.73, 1,086.66 and 539.06 is: 743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.73 : 1,086.66 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.73/1,086.66 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.73x = 1,086.66 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.73x = 585,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,769.51/787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.62

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