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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,174.20 and 509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,174.20 and 509.36 is: 763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,174.20 = 509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,174.20 = 509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,174.20 × 509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 598,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,090.51/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.18

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