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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.69, 1,160.40 and 500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.69, 1,160.40 and 500.10 is: 749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.69 : 1,160.40 = 500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.69/1,160.40 = 500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.69x = 1,160.40 × 500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.69x = 580,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,316.04/774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.09

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