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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,156.25 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,156.25 and 512.07 is: 767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,156.25 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,156.25 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,156.25 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 592,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,077.88/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.00

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