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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,160.90 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,160.90 and 513.27 is: 771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,160.90 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,160.90 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,160.90 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 595,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,854.50/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.43

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