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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,163.98 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,163.98 and 501.40 is: 752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,163.98 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,163.98 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,163.98 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 583,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,619.57/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.88

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