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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.25, 1,183.24 and 511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.25, 1,183.24 and 511.89 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.25 : 1,183.24 = 511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.25/1,183.24 = 511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.25x = 1,183.24 × 511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.25x = 605,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,688.72/789.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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