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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.21, 1,168.65 and 500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.21, 1,168.65 and 500.73 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.21 : 1,168.65 = 500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.21/1,168.65 = 500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.21x = 1,168.65 × 500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.21x = 585,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,178.11/779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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