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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,174.92 and 510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,174.92 and 510.76 is: 764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,174.92 = 510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,174.92 = 510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,174.92 × 510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 600,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,102.14/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.38

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