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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.61, 1,162.52 and 500.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.61, 1,162.52 and 500.63 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.61 : 1,162.52 = 500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.61/1,162.52 = 500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.61x = 1,162.52 × 500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.61x = 581,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,990.73/774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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