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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,179.08 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,179.08 and 514.16 is: 771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,179.08 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,179.08 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,179.08 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 606,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,235.77/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.14

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