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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.79, 1,164.65 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.79, 1,164.65 and 503.01 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.79 : 1,164.65 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.79/1,164.65 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.79x = 1,164.65 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.79x = 585,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,828.08/776.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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