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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.03, 1,166.08 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.03, 1,166.08 and 502.44 is: 754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.03 : 1,166.08 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.03/1,166.08 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.03x = 1,166.08 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.03x = 585,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,885.24/777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.01

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