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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,163.71 and 515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,163.71 and 515.72 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,163.71 = 515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,163.71 = 515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,163.71 × 515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 600,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,148.52/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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