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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,179.60 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,179.60 and 513.24 is: 769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,179.60 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,179.60 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,179.60 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 605,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,417.90/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.31

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