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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,179.30 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,179.30 and 513.90 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,179.30 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,179.30 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,179.30 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 606,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,042.27/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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