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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,162.21 and 514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,162.21 and 514.72 is: 772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,162.21 = 514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,162.21 = 514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,162.21 × 514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 598,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,214.83/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.35

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