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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,162.49 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,162.49 and 514.91 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,162.49 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,162.49 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,162.49 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 598,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,581.92/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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