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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.36, 1,177.50 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.36, 1,177.50 and 521.04 is: 782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.36 : 1,177.50 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.36/1,177.50 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.36x = 1,177.50 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.36x = 613,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,524.60/784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.20

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