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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,180.25 and 509.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,180.25 and 509.89 is: 764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,180.25 = 509.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,180.25 = 509.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,180.25 × 509.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 601,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,791.54/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.42

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