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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,161.60 and 516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,161.60 and 516.07 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,161.60 = 516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,161.60 = 516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,161.60 × 516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 599,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,466.91/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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