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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,163.70 and 500.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,163.70 and 500.00 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,163.70 = 500.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,163.70 = 500.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,163.70 × 500.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 581,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,844.18/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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