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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,165.03 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,165.03 and 503.09 is: 753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,165.03 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,165.03 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,165.03 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 586,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,112.23/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.53

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