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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,160.82 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,160.82 and 514.44 is: 770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,160.82 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,160.82 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,160.82 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 597,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,172.24/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.11

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