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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.95, 1,163.11 and 513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.95, 1,163.11 and 513.70 is: 769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.95 : 1,163.11 = 513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.95/1,163.11 = 513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.95x = 1,163.11 × 513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.95x = 597,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,489.61/776.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.02

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