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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,173.58 and 508.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,173.58 and 508.75 is: 762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,173.58 = 508.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,173.58 = 508.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,173.58 × 508.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 597,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,058.83/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.20

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