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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,159.68 and 499.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,159.68 and 499.95 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,159.68 = 499.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,159.68 = 499.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,159.68 × 499.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 579,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,782.02/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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