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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,160.63 and 500.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,160.63 and 500.78 is: 749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,160.63 = 500.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,160.63 = 500.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,160.63 × 500.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 581,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,222.57/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.90

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