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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.66, 1,176.39 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.66, 1,176.39 and 508.28 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.66 : 1,176.39 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.66/1,176.39 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.66x = 1,176.39 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.66x = 597,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,929.63/785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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