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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,166.55 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,166.55 and 503.46 is: 754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,166.55 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,166.55 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,166.55 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 587,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,311.26/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.70

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