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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,156.96 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,156.96 and 515.04 is: 771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,156.96 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,156.96 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,156.96 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 595,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,880.68/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.79

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