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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,160.52 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,160.52 and 514.80 is: 770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,160.52 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,160.52 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,160.52 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 597,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,435.70/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.57

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