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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,159.47 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,159.47 and 500.08 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,159.47 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,159.47 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,159.47 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 579,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,827.76/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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