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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.29, 1,161.86 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.29, 1,161.86 and 518.25 is: 776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.29 : 1,161.86 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.29/1,161.86 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.29x = 1,161.86 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.29x = 602,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,131.35/775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.65

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