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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,163.52 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,163.52 and 519.36 is: 779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,163.52 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,163.52 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,163.52 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 604,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,285.75/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.04

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