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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,167.03 and 500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,167.03 and 500.10 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,167.03 = 500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,167.03 = 500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,167.03 × 500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 583,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,631.70/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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