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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,162.56 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,162.56 and 501.57 is: 751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,162.56 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,162.56 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,162.56 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 583,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,107.10/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.12

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