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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.17, 1,166.50 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.17, 1,166.50 and 504.46 is: 756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.17 : 1,166.50 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.17/1,166.50 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.17x = 1,166.50 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.17x = 588,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,454.68/778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.20

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