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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,165.46 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,165.46 and 504.11 is: 754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,165.46 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,165.46 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,165.46 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 587,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,511.69/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.61

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