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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,173.53 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,173.53 and 509.12 is: 763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,173.53 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,173.53 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,173.53 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 597,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,459.18/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.14

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