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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,157.90 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,157.90 and 511.48 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,157.90 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,157.90 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,157.90 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 592,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,237.24/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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