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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,161.40 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,161.40 and 515.12 is: 772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,161.40 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,161.40 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,161.40 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 598,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,251.99/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.84

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