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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,168.16 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,168.16 and 504.72 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,168.16 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,168.16 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,168.16 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 589,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,593.72/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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