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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,181.75 and 510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,181.75 and 510.89 is: 765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,181.75 = 510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,181.75 = 510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,181.75 × 510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 603,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,735.79/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.92

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