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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,162.30 and 515.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,162.30 and 515.11 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,162.30 = 515.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,162.30 = 515.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,162.30 × 515.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 598,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,711.30/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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