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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.39, 1,179.37 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.39, 1,179.37 and 512.67 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.39 : 1,179.37 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.39/1,179.37 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.39x = 1,179.37 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.39x = 604,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,627.62/787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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