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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,179.68 and 514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,179.68 and 514.15 is: 771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,179.68 = 514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,179.68 = 514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,179.68 × 514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 606,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,526.95/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.07

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