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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,167.58 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,167.58 and 503.44 is: 755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,167.58 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,167.58 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,167.58 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 587,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,806.48/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.51

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