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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.15, 1,172.67 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.15, 1,172.67 and 508.41 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.15 : 1,172.67 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.15/1,172.67 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.15x = 1,172.67 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.15x = 596,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,191.29/783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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