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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,177.61 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,177.61 and 511.56 is: 767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,177.61 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,177.61 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,177.61 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 602,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,415.61/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.08

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