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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,182.44 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,182.44 and 543.44 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,182.44 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,182.44 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,182.44 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 642,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,585.19/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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