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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.82, 1,163.56 and 516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.82, 1,163.56 and 516.94 is: 774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.82 : 1,163.56 = 516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.82/1,163.56 = 516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.82x = 1,163.56 × 516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.82x = 601,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,490.71/776.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.30

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