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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,162.60 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,162.60 and 501.76 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,162.60 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,162.60 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,162.60 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 583,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,346.18/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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