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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,165.64 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,165.64 and 503.40 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,165.64 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,165.64 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,165.64 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 586,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,780.66/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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