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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,166.09 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,166.09 and 503.78 is: 754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,166.09 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,166.09 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,166.09 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 587,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,444.47/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.59

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