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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,163.13 and 502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,163.13 and 502.73 is: 753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,163.13 = 502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,163.13 = 502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,163.13 × 502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 584,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,742.64/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.10

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