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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,162.10 and 501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,162.10 and 501.38 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,162.10 = 501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,162.10 = 501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,162.10 × 501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 582,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,653.70/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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