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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.78, 1,162.44 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.78, 1,162.44 and 500.40 is: 751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.78 : 1,162.44 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.78/1,162.44 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.78x = 1,162.44 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.78x = 581,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,684.98/773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.75

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