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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,164.06 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,164.06 and 502.56 is: 752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,164.06 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,164.06 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,164.06 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 585,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,009.99/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.89

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