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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,176.74 and 509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,176.74 and 509.31 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,176.74 = 509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,176.74 = 509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,176.74 × 509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 599,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,322.90/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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