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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,166.33 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,166.33 and 504.11 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,166.33 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,166.33 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,166.33 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 587,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,950.26/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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