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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,182.99 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,182.99 and 514.02 is: 772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,182.99 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,182.99 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,182.99 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 608,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,080.52/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.17

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