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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.48, 1,174.36 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.48, 1,174.36 and 509.76 is: 764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.48 : 1,174.36 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.48/1,174.36 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.48x = 1,174.36 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.48x = 598,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,641.75/783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.08

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