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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,177.56 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,177.56 and 511.44 is: 766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,177.56 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,177.56 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,177.56 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 602,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,251.29/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.22

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