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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,166.81 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,166.81 and 500.82 is: 750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,166.81 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,166.81 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,166.81 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 584,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,354.90/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.57

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