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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,166.49 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,166.49 and 504.45 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,166.49 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,166.49 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,166.49 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 588,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,435.88/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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