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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,166.20 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,166.20 and 504.60 is: 755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,166.20 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,166.20 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,166.20 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 588,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,464.52/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.35

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