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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.40, 1,160.79 and 500.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.40, 1,160.79 and 500.69 is: 749.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.40 : 1,160.79 = 500.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.40/1,160.79 = 500.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.40x = 1,160.79 × 500.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.40x = 581,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,195.95/775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.54

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