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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,155.06 and 511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,155.06 and 511.71 is: 767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,155.06 = 511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,155.06 = 511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,155.06 × 511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 591,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,055.75/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.57

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