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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.23, 1,173.99 and 509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.23, 1,173.99 and 509.51 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.23 : 1,173.99 = 509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.23/1,173.99 = 509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.23x = 1,173.99 × 509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.23x = 598,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,159.64/783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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