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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.35, 1,174.18 and 509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.35, 1,174.18 and 509.64 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.35 : 1,174.18 = 509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.35/1,174.18 = 509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.35x = 1,174.18 × 509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.35x = 598,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,409.10/783.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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