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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,160.51 and 513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,160.51 and 513.05 is: 770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,160.51 = 513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,160.51 = 513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,160.51 × 513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 595,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,399.66/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.48

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