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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.47, 1,165.79 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.47, 1,165.79 and 503.72 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.47 : 1,165.79 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.47/1,165.79 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.47x = 1,165.79 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.47x = 587,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,231.74/778.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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