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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,154.76 and 513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,154.76 and 513.84 is: 771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,154.76 = 513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,154.76 = 513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,154.76 × 513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 593,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,361.88/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.40

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