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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,173.69 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,173.69 and 510.24 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,173.69 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,173.69 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,173.69 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 598,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,863.59/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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