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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,163.46 and 516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,163.46 and 516.28 is: 772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,163.46 = 516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,163.46 = 516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,163.46 × 516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 600,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,672.34/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.88

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