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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.58, 1,173.83 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.58, 1,173.83 and 511.20 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.58 : 1,173.83 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.58/1,173.83 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.58x = 1,173.83 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.58x = 600,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,059.34/784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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