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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,159.85 and 500.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,159.85 and 500.33 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,159.85 = 500.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,159.85 = 500.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,159.85 × 500.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 580,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,311.90/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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