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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,175.19 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,175.19 and 511.24 is: 765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,175.19 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,175.19 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,175.19 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 600,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,804.14/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.34

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