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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.51, 1,165.95 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.51, 1,165.95 and 503.19 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.51 : 1,165.95 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.51/1,165.95 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.51x = 1,165.95 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.51x = 586,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,694.38/777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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