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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,160.96 and 501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,160.96 and 501.08 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,160.96 = 501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,160.96 = 501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,160.96 × 501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 581,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,733.84/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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