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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,166.18 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,166.18 and 503.21 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,166.18 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,166.18 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,166.18 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 586,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,833.44/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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