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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,161.11 and 514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,161.11 and 514.49 is: 771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,161.11 = 514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,161.11 = 514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,161.11 × 514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 597,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,374.96/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.26

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