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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,162.96 and 515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,162.96 and 515.22 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,162.96 = 515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,162.96 = 515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,162.96 × 515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 599,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,180.25/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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