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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,161.37 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,161.37 and 514.16 is: 771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,161.37 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,161.37 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,161.37 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 597,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,127.26/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.50

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