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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,154 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,154 and 513.12 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,154 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,154 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,154 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 592,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,140.48/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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