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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,178.31 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,178.31 and 511.49 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,178.31 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,178.31 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,178.31 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 602,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,687.89/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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