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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.83, 1,165.65 and 502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.83, 1,165.65 and 502.85 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.83 : 1,165.65 = 502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.83/1,165.65 = 502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.83x = 1,165.65 × 502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.83x = 586,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,138.76/776.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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