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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,161.02 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,161.02 and 500.28 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,161.02 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,161.02 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,161.02 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 580,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,835.09/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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