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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,180.12 and 513.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,180.12 and 513.17 is: 768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,180.12 = 513.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,180.12 = 513.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,180.12 × 513.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 605,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,602.18/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.64

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