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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.83, 1,167.73 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.83, 1,167.73 and 505.54 is: 757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.83 : 1,167.73 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.83/1,167.73 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.83x = 1,167.73 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.83x = 590,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,334.22/779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.00

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