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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,156.23 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,156.23 and 514.50 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,156.23 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,156.23 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,156.23 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 594,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,880.34/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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