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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,161.95 and 500.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,161.95 and 500.65 is: 749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,161.95 = 500.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,161.95 = 500.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,161.95 × 500.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 581,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,724.86/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.80

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