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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,176.84 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,176.84 and 508.19 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,176.84 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,176.84 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,176.84 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 598,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,057.48/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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