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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.36, 1,176.31 and 511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.36, 1,176.31 and 511.89 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.36 : 1,176.31 = 511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.36/1,176.31 = 511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.36x = 1,176.31 × 511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.36x = 602,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,146.76/784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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