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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,166.06 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,166.06 and 503.94 is: 755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,166.06 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,166.06 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,166.06 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 587,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,624.28/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.96

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