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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,180.20 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,180.20 and 513.36 is: 769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,180.20 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,180.20 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,180.20 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 605,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,867.47/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.18

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