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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,180.05 and 511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,180.05 and 511.71 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,180.05 = 511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,180.05 = 511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,180.05 × 511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 603,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,843.39/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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