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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,177.56 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,177.56 and 511.02 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,177.56 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,177.56 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,177.56 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 601,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,756.71/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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