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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,174.95 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,174.95 and 511.95 is: 765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,174.95 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,174.95 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,174.95 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 601,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,515.65/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.94

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