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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.33, 1,164.83 and 516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.33, 1,164.83 and 516.42 is: 774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.33 : 1,164.83 = 516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.33/1,164.83 = 516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.33x = 1,164.83 × 516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.33x = 601,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,538.93/776.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.85

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