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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.47, 1,162.79 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.47, 1,162.79 and 501.72 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.47 : 1,162.79 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.47/1,162.79 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.47x = 1,162.79 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.47x = 583,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,395.00/776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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