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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,167.89 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,167.89 and 504.34 is: 756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,167.89 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,167.89 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,167.89 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 589,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,013.64/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.77

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