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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.34, 1,174.76 and 509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.34, 1,174.76 and 509.60 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.34 : 1,174.76 = 509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.34/1,174.76 = 509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.34x = 1,174.76 × 509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.34x = 598,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,657.70/784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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