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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,180.60 and 514.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,180.60 and 514.19 is: 769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,180.60 = 514.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,180.60 = 514.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,180.60 × 514.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 607,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,045.53/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.69

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