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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,180.06 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,180.06 and 513.88 is: 770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,180.06 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,180.06 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,180.06 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 606,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,409.23/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.30

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