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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,182.24 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,182.24 and 513.52 is: 771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,182.24 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,182.24 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,182.24 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 607,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,103.88/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.42

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