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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,158.67 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,158.67 and 513.52 is: 768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,158.67 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,158.67 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,158.67 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 595,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,000.22/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.66

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