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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,173.42 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,173.42 and 509.76 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,173.42 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,173.42 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,173.42 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 598,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,162.58/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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