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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,158.43 and 512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,158.43 and 512.24 is: 768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,158.43 = 512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,158.43 = 512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,158.43 × 512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 593,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,388.26/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.69

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