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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.91, 1,161.80 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.91, 1,161.80 and 514.58 is: 771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.91 : 1,161.80 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.91/1,161.80 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.91x = 1,161.80 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.91x = 597,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,836.47/774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.50

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