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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,175.31 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,175.31 and 510.17 is: 764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,175.31 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,175.31 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,175.31 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 599,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,602.03/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.06

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