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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 515.70 is: 773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,162.35 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,162.35 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,162.35 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 599,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,423.90/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.55

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