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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,164.54 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,164.54 and 516.62 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,164.54 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,164.54 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,164.54 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 601,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,618.83/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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