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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,156.74 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,156.74 and 511.36 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,156.74 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,156.74 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,156.74 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 591,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,510.57/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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