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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.09, 1,163.18 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.09, 1,163.18 and 501.31 is: 752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.09 : 1,163.18 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.09/1,163.18 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.09x = 1,163.18 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.09x = 583,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,113.77/775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.32

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