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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,160.04 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,160.04 and 513.20 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,160.04 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,160.04 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,160.04 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 595,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,332.53/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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