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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.88, 1,075.88 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.88, 1,075.88 and 500 is: 689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.88 : 1,075.88 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.88/1,075.88 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.88x = 1,075.88 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.88x = 537,940
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,940/779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.77

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