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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,165.08 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,165.08 and 502.16 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,165.08 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,165.08 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,165.08 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 585,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,056.57/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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