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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,167.33 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,167.33 and 503.66 is: 756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,167.33 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,167.33 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,167.33 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 587,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,937.43/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.66

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