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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,163.56 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,163.56 and 502.88 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,163.56 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,163.56 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,163.56 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 585,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,131.05/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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