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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.72, 1,158.37 and 511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.72, 1,158.37 and 511.58 is: 768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.72 : 1,158.37 = 511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.72/1,158.37 = 511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.72x = 1,158.37 × 511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.72x = 592,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,600.54/770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.90

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