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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,167.35 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,167.35 and 518.49 is: 776.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,167.35 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,167.35 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,167.35 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 605,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,256.71/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.70

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