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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,159.65 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,159.65 and 500.40 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,159.65 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,159.65 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,159.65 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 580,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,288.86/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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