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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,163.82 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,163.82 and 502.56 is: 753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,163.82 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,163.82 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,163.82 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 584,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,889.38/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.01

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