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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,166.18 and 503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,166.18 and 503.31 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,166.18 = 503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,166.18 = 503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,166.18 × 503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 586,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,950.06/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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