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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.04, 1,166.38 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.04, 1,166.38 and 504.21 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.04 : 1,166.38 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.04/1,166.38 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.04x = 1,166.38 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.04x = 588,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,100.46/778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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