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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,162.59 and 514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,162.59 and 514.97 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,162.59 = 514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,162.59 = 514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,162.59 × 514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 598,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,696.40/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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