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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,157.77 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,157.77 and 513.60 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,157.77 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,157.77 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,157.77 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 594,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,630.67/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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