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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,175.36 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,175.36 and 506.05 is: 758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,175.36 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,175.36 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,175.36 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 594,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,788.31/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.68

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