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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,176.05 and 509.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,176.05 and 509.99 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,176.05 = 509.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,176.05 = 509.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,176.05 × 509.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 599,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,769.13/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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