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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.03, 1,163.48 and 515.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.03, 1,163.48 and 515.71 is: 773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.03 : 1,163.48 = 515.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.03/1,163.48 = 515.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.03x = 1,163.48 × 515.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.03x = 600,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,012.45/776.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.18

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