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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,176 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,176 and 524.97 is: 788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,176 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,176 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,176 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 617,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,364.72/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.13

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