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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.45, 1,183.75 and 511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.45, 1,183.75 and 511.77 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.45 : 1,183.75 = 511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.45/1,183.75 = 511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.45x = 1,183.75 × 511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.45x = 605,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,807.74/789.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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